AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBirthright Citizenship Fight: The ACLU has filed to restore a court block on President Trump’s renewed birthright citizenship executive orders, arguing the new rules still try to strip citizenship despite the Supreme Court’s ruling. Local Immigration Policy: The Senate unanimously approved a 12-month moratorium on American Samoa’s “special provision” in immigration law, with Attorney General Gwen Tauiliili-Langkilde saying only ASG or federal-sponsored entries would be allowed during the pause. Federal Funding Watch: Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata welcomed Senate passage of a government funding extension to avoid a shutdown, while pushing for full-year appropriations tied to American Samoa operations and port infrastructure. Deep-Sea Minerals Backlash: Multiple reports highlight growing Pacific opposition to U.S. deep-sea mining plans near American Samoa, with critics warning of environmental harm and a democratic “no consultations” problem. Fono Oversight & Health Enforcement: A DOH official told the House Health Committee that some businesses were ordered to reopen after shutdowns for health-safety violations—often after pressure from senators, faipule, or directors. Public Safety: Police charged a burglary suspect after an active break-in at a Tafuna Industrial Park business, and also arrested a woman’s alleged unruly, intoxication-related disturbance case in Fatu ma Futi.
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